Does Stretching Reduce Injury Risk in Athletes?

Stretching exercises improve muscle flexibility and overall mobility. Typically, stretches are held for 15 to 30 seconds and performed multiple…
Stretching exercises improve muscle flexibility and overall mobility. Typically, stretches are held for 15 to 30 seconds and performed multiple…
Previously, the safety of strength training and its role in reducing youth athletic injuries was discussed. We now turn our…
In our last article, we discussed the safety of youth strength training. In addition to being safe for children, strength…
Many parents, coaches, and those within the medical community have concerns about the safety of strength training for children. Are…
Pre-season sports practices will be kicking off over the next few weeks. With the excitement of another season comes the…
Youth baseball pitching injuries are on the rise. The world-renowned Dr. James Andrews describes the increase in injury rates as…
An estimated 72% of school-aged children (8 to 17 years old) play at least 1 organized sport. Playing multiple sports…
Previously, I discussed the attributes of expert physical therapists. Experts share an inner drive for continual learning and improvement of their…
Recent changes in health care have placed increased pressure on physical therapists to become more efficient and effective with their…
Shared decision making between a patient and health care provider is linked with improved patient satisfaction, adherence to treatment, and…